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Are you ready to start a new sport after a summer of fun and sun? Learn how to prevent sports injuries while you get ready for the new sports season.

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Must Have Fitness Equipment for Your Home Gym

Thursday August 28, 2008
Reader Question: I'm on a budget, but want to exercise at home. What fitness equipment should I buy for a home gym?

Answer: A home gym can be elaborate and stocked with lots of fitness equipment and gadgets, or just offer a bit of empty floor space so you to do a body weight workout.
Home Fitness Equipment
However, if you want an effective and balanced workout, take a look at the Must Have Fitness Equipment for Your Home Gym, especially if you are on a budget.

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Workout Routine Burnout? Learn to Break a Fitness Rut

Monday August 25, 2008
Are you are training harder but not really seeing any progress from all the sweat? Don't fear, this is pretty common. Many exercisers get into fitness ruts and hit plateaus after about six month of doing the same routine. To continue making progress, as well as avoid injury, it helps to vary your workout routine. Here are some tips to help you overcome a workout rut.

Break Free of Your Workout Rut

Strength Training Plateaus - How to Get Unstuck

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